“Tassel Loafers”! I really love these shoes. Unfortunately, as I have already written, in France Tassel Loafers convey a disastrous image, mainly because of their names. Indeed, in France, Tassel Loafers are called “mocassins à glands” (mocassini con ghianda). But, in France the word “gland” (ghianda) has many meanings… And not always very elegant. I don’t know if it’s the case in Italy. But rest assured, I’m not going to “spread” about this shoes’ type, because I’ve already spoken on them, on this blog here : http://www.thethreef.com/2012/01/new-shoes-for-me.html

About Church’s’ brand, I confess to have been neglected it, because the “bookbindé” models have been increasing. For those who don’t know what’s the définition of « bookbindé », it’s a leather whose surface (grain leather) has been “shredded” to be covered with plastic! Yes, plastic! To a lover of beautiful shoes, like me, not only it’s a sacrilege to cover leather grain with plastic, a material that’s aging badly, but also and especially, it’s a shame. Yes a shame because Church’s daring to sell several hundreds of euros “plastic shoes” as we can found it (in only a few euros) at the supermarket. I know I’m a little rough, but I’m outraged by this type of practice.

Otherwise, Filippo’s choice for a pair of William made by John Lobb is very good and very wise. Moreover, this famous double-monk named William (and also Lopez Loafers) was “born” in Paris, that’s why they are very elegant shoes Certainly, these double-monk’s price (1000 euros) is particularly high. But, with John Lobb, there’re no surprise and, contrary to Church’s, you’re getting your money! In addition, you’re sure to have a pair of real leather shoes and a pair of high quality shoes that will last a lifetime… If you have properly maintained. Moreover, it’s unfortunate that Filippo doesn’t have warned us earlier of his desire to own a pair of William, it would have been a best present to our favorite blogger for his blog’s birthday. Don’t rejoice Filippo, I’ve not bought for you a pair of William. Sorry In any case, I’ve no prepared to you a surprise… Finally, for the time being. Besides there isn’t need a birthday to offer a present.